Impact

The impact of our programming on each of our students is life-long and begins the moment they walk through the door, no matter who they are, what they believe or where they came from. Here are some Polyphony facts and testimonials.

“It [Polyphony] broke all the stereotypes, and it changed my way of thinking and how I behave, how I see things. I see it now differently, I see it now more [like] living in peace.”

— Mahdi, 18-year-old Arab boy

“Without Polyphony’s activities, Hadas and our family would not have had the opportunity to meet and get to know our neighbors.”

— Yael, mother of 12-year-old Jewish boy Hadas

25,000

Arab and Jewish children
involved since 2006

160

participating Arab schools
and Jewish schools

32

concerts given

9,000

schoolchildren introduced to
classical music every year

10

Conservatory graduates
now in Israeli and international
music academies

160

Conservatory students

10

graduates who give back by
teaching and performing

2,500

Arab and Jewish concert
audience members

81

Arab and Jewish members of our
Youth Orchestra and our professional
Galilee Chamber Orchestra